| Model Number |
48238090 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
02/03/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that; patient received a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2017, the surgeon removed the set screws and rods, verified that all pedicle screws seemed solid, and placed new, larger rods and new set screws.The new set screws were then tightened to 12 nm with the torque limiting final tightener.Following the hardware revision surgery the patient developed signs of infection and on (b)(6) 2017.A subsequent surgery was performed for wound wash-out and debridement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: risk assessment.Results: no lot # was provided nor was the device returned, therefore visual, dimensional and functional analysis could not be performed.Conclusion: the root cause cannot be determined conclusively.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that; patient received a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2017, the surgeon removed the set screws and rods, verified that all pedicle screws seemed solid, and placed new, larger rods and new set screws.The new set screws were then tightened to 12 nm with the torque limiting final tightener.Following the hardware revision surgery the patient developed signs of infection and on (b)(6) 2017.A subsequent surgery was performed for wound wash-out and debridement.
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